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Chironomidae sp.? --> Polypedilum sp.
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Posted on 17-10-2025 10:23
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 Have a nice Day. One Question please. Which Chironomidae genus is this? I would be very grateful for an answer.
Data: Austria, Lower Austria, Tattendorf, 220m, dry flowering area, June 28, 2025, size 2.7mm.
Kind regards Karl.
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 Based on the wing markings it should be Polypedilum.
 
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 Hello John thank you for the Answer of Polypedilum sp.
Kind regards Karl.
 
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